Beckford clinches Leeds promotion

Jermaine Beckford scored Leeds' winner

Leeds came from a goal down and a man down to beat Bristol Rovers and clinch promotion to the Championship.

They had the better of the first half but when Max Gradel was sent off for stamping on Daniel Jones it seemed the pressure was getting to them.

Jones and Jo Kuffour set up Darryl Duffy to shoot Rovers ahead at the start of the second half.

Jonathan Howson curled a fine equaliser before Jermaine Beckford’s 31st goal of the season clinched a famous win.

More to follow

Bristol Rovers27 Andersen02 Regan05 Coles15 Anthony48 Jones yellow card04 Lines07 Campbell11 Hughes20 Reece (Williams 72)10 Duffy yellow card (Richard 80)17 KuffourSubstitutes51 Evans,03 Wright,16 Blizzard,21 Clough,23 Swallow,08 Williams,28 RichardRef: SalisburyAtt: 38,234BRISTOL ROVERSPossessionLeeds United 61%Bristol Rovers 39%Attempts on targetLeeds United 5Bristol Rovers 2Attempts off targetLeeds United 3Bristol Rovers 3CornersLeeds United 3Bristol Rovers 4FoulsLeeds United 15Bristol Rovers 16

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